Creeping Lilyturf
Liriope spicata
Asparagaceae - Asparagus Family
(formerly Liliaceae - Lily Family)
Liriope spicata: Creeping Lilyturf
Location on campus: in the bed to the north of the west entrance to Karls Hall, and in the planting beds along the east side of Plaster Stadium.
· similar to lilyturf or monkey grass, except leaves slightly shorter and narrower; leaves can be green or variegated with white margins
· slightly shorter than above; flowers similar
· spreads by underground stems to form a dense sod of groundcover with time
· prefers part shade, but will tolerate full sun if not too hot; wide soil adaptability